Member Benefits

Publicity/Promotion

• Promotion of events on MI website, social media and through the State networks

• Free access to unlimited advertising of employment and short & long term mission opportunities on Mission Seek

• Free access to unlimited listings of the projects to seek fundraising on our mission giving platform Give Higher

• MI Members are entitled to use the Accredited Member of Missions Interlink logo on their website, stationery and publications while MI Associates are provided with an MI Associate logo

Networking

• Collaboration, networking and fellowship with other agencies

• Retreats and professional development for your staff and missionaries

• Networking lunches and events such as Chairs’ Network, Church Mission Leaderships Network, ICT Network, Member Care Network

• A 30% registration fee discount for National and State events, retreats and MI training

• Access to Members-only events

Access to resources

• Not-For-Profit Governance - MI assists in the dissemination and comprehension of legislative information

• Templates for Mission-related policies and procedures

• Access to a network of amazing mission speakers and other college mission leaders

• Webinars

• Discounted (and often free) webinars on global mission and not-for-profit issues, as well as professional areas like security, social media, adult learning etc

Financial benefits

• Significant discount for MI events, retreats and training programs

• Free access to unlimited listings of the projects to seek fundraising on our mission-giving platform Give Higher

• Free access to unlimited advertising of employment and short & long-term mission opportunities on Mission Seek

• Discounted insurance for long-term travel from EA Mission Care

• Discounted corporate travel insurance through MI Group Travel policy

• Discounted rates for flight hotels (contact us) and car hire (click here) through FCM

• Exemption from Australian income tax for organisations and personnel serving overseas, through recognition by the ATO as a member of a prescribed institution under Income Tax Assessment (1997 Act) Regulations 2021 – Reg 50.50.02. Summary of Tax Exemption for Charities 2022. For more information, go to this ATO website.

Your staff wellbeing

The well-being of your personnel and volunteers is essential to us.  The Aldinga Beach Retreat House is available to all our members to rent at a special rate. This beautiful, modern three-bedroom retreat house on the beach provides respite stays to mission workers and church staff.  A one-hour drive south of Adelaide, between the beautiful family-friendly Aldinga Beach and the Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park, will give your team the rest they need, with special prices for our members. Debriefing by professional staff is available on demand. 

Other holiday houses on special MI members-only prices from our partners are available on our resource page.

Travel Benefits

Benefits of FCM as your travel partner with MI:

• Unrivalled content: FCM offers the best available options in airfares, hotels, and ground transport, thanks to their global purchasing power.

• Human support: FCM provides a committed team of travel experts familiar with your program and available to guide you on any aspect of your travel. They also offer 24/7 support for travellers worldwide.

• Game-changing technology: FCM is a leader in business travel innovation, offering a platform and tools that ensure every aspect of your travel program runs smoothly.

• Direct connectivity: You can book air, hotel, and car reservations online, directly connecting to the supplier inventory.

• Preferred carriers: The system displays all preferred carriers in the Procurement Australia program.

• Competitive rates: FCM offers Procurement Australia rates at preferred hotels/chains and discounted Flight Centre rates at other hotels.

• Extended stay bookings: For bookings longer than three weeks, it is recommended to contact the FCM team, as they can negotiate long stay rates directly with the property.